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Are better breast cancer treatments on the horizon?
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Air date: June 10, 2012
Host: Barbara Lewis
Interview: Kathy Miller, M.D.
This week’s doc chat with frequent Sound Medicine contributor, Kathy Miller, M.D., focuses on TDM-1, a drug currently in development to treat breast cancer. In trials thus far it has been shown to extend survival and have fewer side effects than current treatments. This is one of the most exciting developments of out this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology conference.
Additional Resources:
- Read more about the promise behind TDM-1 for breast cancer patients at the New York Times.
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